Exercise Science, BS

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Exercise Science is the study of human response and adaption to exercise, and focuses on the underlying mechanisms that affect exercise. This program integrates many disciplines such as human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription and assessment, as well as social and behavioral science.

Prerequisite General Education Requirements

(7 credits)

MATH 114A M - Precalculus A: College Algebra Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
PSY 101 J - General Psychology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Core Requirements

(35 credits)

BIO 155 SU - Human Cell Biology & Genetics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
BIO 210 - Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
EXR 150 - Appl Princ of Strength Training Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
EXR 160 - Care and Prevention of Ath Injuries Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
EXR 205 - Introduction to Exercise Science Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
EXR 220 - Intro Human Biomechanics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
OR
PHYS 220 V - Intro Human Biomechanics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
EXR 260 - Fitness Testing and Prescription Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
EXR 308 - Sports Nutrition Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
OR
BIO 308 - Sports Nutrition Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
EXR 320 - Sports Psychology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
OR
PSY 320 - Sports Psychology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
EXR 415 - Exercise Physiology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
OR
BIO 415 - Exercise Physiology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Research or Internship Sequence

(7 credits)

BIO 251 IX - Introduction to Biology Research I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AND
EXR 252 - Exercise Science Research Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
OR
MATH 121 M - Statistics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
AND
EXR 479 - Exercise Science Internship Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
BIO 480 3K - Biology Seminar Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2

Electives

(9 credits)

BIO 202 - Medical Terminology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 2
BIO 401 - Genetics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
BIO 409 - Advanced Human Nutrition Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
BIO 412 - Pathophysiology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
BIO 445 V - Biological Psychology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
OR
PSY 445 V - Biological Psychology Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
CHEM 120 S - General Chemistry I Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
CHEM 121 S - General Chemistry II Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
PHYS 130 S - Physics of Energy, Force & Motion Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
PSY 345 - Lifespan Development Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
PSY 391 - Emotion & Motivation Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
SOC 325 2DJ - Health, Illness and Society Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4